Journey to the Fringe

Well it was only a matter of time until we got to the peculiarities of humanity known as superstitions. Is it just our forebearers having a case of the OCD or is there more to this history which led to these traditions that could be euphemistically described as odd? well why not listen?? you should listen!! lest it be bad luck not to! there's talks of glory hands

In this episode we discuss the alarming rise of nazi fight clubs throughout the globe. I’m sure nothing bad will come of this…music source: LoFi Background Music to Relax/Study — No Copyright Chill Aesthetic Royalty Free Beats by LukremboNo Copyright Background Musicsource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvAXHczp2lUNews source: https://www.vice.com/en/article/xgw4bz/neo-nazi-active-clubs-rising-globally

Welcome to the month of Halloween!!! Today we take a look at a cultural icon for english kids everywhere, the bogeyman. Today we are going to go over the history of this creature, its archetype, similar creatures around the world, and finish it all off with somewhat similar creature sightings.Music credit: Atmospheric Horror Synth / Retro Synth Mix - The Woods // Royalty Free No Copyright Background MusicWhite Bat Audiosource:

Have you ever gone to the zoo and been disappointed because the animals were just people in animal costumes? Well then maybe you went to this zoo in Hangzhou where an alleged "bear" has been accused of just being a guy in a bear costume. Come learn more about bears and bear biology while we discuss this issue. There's an alleged tweeting bear too!Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-66362970 (I couldn't find the one Chelsie was actually talking about but this is a good stand in)Music credit:Ambient Chill Music [Full Tracks] | Royalty Free Background MusicEnvato Tuts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZpPhCGoPLg

Sad to see him go but was he ever really here?? You've been waiting for it, this man is riding high and on top of the ufology world. Surely this man will stay on top of this world... Well I think we have a speech you need to see.Music credit2 Hour Synthwave MIX - L.A. Sunset // Royalty Free Copyright Safe MusicWhite Bat Audiosource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6hY7dB54bc&t=2699s

Oh man our little slimy/spined friends are not doing all right. It of course is all thanks to our wheeled exoskeleton ladened commute machines. Whose go the herps?? Our wheels got the herps :( (it's not sexual I promise)Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/09/roadkill-endangered-animals-amphibians/675241/

On this episode of the Bill Moore party hour we look at his involvement in one of the biggest government/UFO revelations of the 20th century. Majestic 12. How did such a bland name stumble into the story of the century? Well I guess we answer that question with another question: do you really think he stumbled? listen to this one unfold and be the judge. (We're almost done with this man and I'm going to miss his brazen boiled beef bravado.Music credit:Sci-Fi Dark Synthwave Mix - Technodome // Royalty Free Copyright Safe Musicby: White Bat Audiosource:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9KXKbJtT4Q&t=49s

The Insurance industry gives us an interesting take (quietly) on climate change and we take a look at it!Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/08/home-insurance-costs-wildfires-floods-weather/675141/

in this part of the fable we look at Bill Moore's relationship to Paul Bennewitz. The name might not have pizzazz but boy will you remember him after this. Hey our friend Richard Doty makes an appearance too!

There's an unintentional bait and switch in the first half but scientists may have actually found an effective way to remove PFAS from water! source: https://phys.org/news/2023-07-chemists-sustainable-method-chemicals.html

This is one of our assholes of the UFO community series and this may surprise you but he has come up before. Like flipping through the bland off brand version of where's waldo this man whose name could be replace beige on paint shelves everywhere has been appears on every page. Now sit back and listen to a recollection of our past and our new pal Bill Moore.Music credits:Sci-Fi Dark Synthwave Mix - Technodome // Royalty Free Copyright Safe MusicWhite Bat Audiosource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9KXKbJtT4Q

They found a mysterious skull in China! And sure it's been a while since the skull was found but the news article just came out. Let's discuss!article: https://uk.style.yahoo.com/ancient-skull-found-china-rewrite-history-human-race-160631457.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9jYS5uZXdzLnlhaG9vLmNvbS9hbmNpZW50LXNrdWxsLWZvdW5kLWluLWNoaW5hLWlzLWZyb20tdGhpcmQta2luZC1vZi1odW1hbi0xNjE3NTE3OTYuaHRtbD9ndWNjb3VudGVyPTE&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKQ6jttWqUtpyTqSDAOJBKrMMEdxPyyu0z2OzG6SFG_P4454gXmsuQASBoXyZJRE9w0qNMb9i6_kYapwGdpXSvalQLZ0Fp4OdBX7pfiA8kpvc3U2ENVy8It2cseqvnHQs-6e14OSv7dvjcE4oUkv0W-hd1jOV-Y42fQ1OthF0r7MMusic Credit:John Abbot - A March across Ancient Land (Royalty Free Music)by: EpidemicSource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvnUFt6-ADQ

In this episode, we delve into one of the most enduring and controversial mysteries of United Nations and African history: the death of Dag Hammarskjöld, the second UN secretary general, who died in a plane crash in 1961 while on a mission to prevent civil war in Congo. Was it an accident, or a cold-blooded assassination? Who was behind it, and why? What evidence is there to support the various theories and claims? Join us as we examine the facts, the clues, and the conspiracies surrounding this tragic event that changed the course of history.We will look at:The background and context of Hammarskjöld’s mission to Congo, and why he faced opposition from powerful interests in the region and beyond.The official investigations and inquiries into the crash, and why they failed to provide a conclusive answer.The eyewitness accounts, documents, and testimonies that suggest foul play, such as bullet holes in the plane, sparks in the sky, radio intercepts, and secret agents.The possible suspects and motives, ranging from mining companies, colonial powers, mercenaries, rebel groups, to intelligence agencies.The recent developments and revelations that have renewed interest and hope in solving this case, such as a UN panel report, a Swedish inquiry, and a documentary film.Don’t miss this thrilling and informative episode of Journey to the Fringe, where we uncover the truth behind the death of Dag Hammarskjöld.We do apologize for the potato quality audio, it’s just this week and back to normal next week (promise!)Hammarskjold Inquirymusic credit:Nostalgic Synthwave Playlist - Back In Time // Royalty Free Copyright Safe MusicWhite Bat AudioSource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOl1M4L5BI&t=203s

Hey guys! you remember Benjamin? our friend from down under??? well it turns out you shouldn't??? there's apparently more to the story that we should be including which means part of the story we've been including should be forgotten.

This episode is the gripping conclusion to our Britney saga. What a ride it's been (if you haven't been on it I would highly recommend as a neutral third party).

Have you ever shot up in the dead of night gasping for air, cold sweat coursing down your body with the worry you don't know what your favourite former royal (or at least top 3) is up to? Well fear not! We have an up date! He's writing a book! And you know we are going to discuss it (along with it's corgi content). So please try to lay down and drift back to normal dreams involving content in our other episodes which are less jarring then are ol' sweatless boy Andy.

This is a follow up in our quest to cover all conspiracies Britney. This time she is on the lamb from her conservatorship, will she survive these changes? Will we see her again? Where's Britney???? Find out now (by listening to this episode... if that wasn't obvious).Music Credit:

So did you know that it's Jesus that makes American military AI better than other nations?? Of course you did but listen to this hysterical war mongering piece of native advertising for the military industrial complex anyways!Article being discussed: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/07/22/air-force-general-ai-judeochristian/Music credit:Ambient Cathedral Music | Royalty Free Relaxing Music | Atmospheric ChoirRelaxing Background Musicsource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3hR1FlMB3o

You been feeling some nostalgia lately? Well let's take you back to the early 2000's.In this episode, we explore the controversial conservatorship of Britney Spears. We take a deep dive into the legal and ethical implications of conservatorship and how it has affected Britney’s life. We also discuss the #FreeBritney movement and how it has brought attention to the issue of conservatorship abuse. Join us as we explore this complex issue and try to understand what it means for Britney and others like her.Music credit:Upbeat Chillhop | No Copyright | Mix Lofi Upbeat Chillby: Mix ForgeSource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUqHrZAUtL8&t=404s

We all know that the universe is old (except of course believers in last thursdayism) but what if I told you there was a recent proposed theory that pushed this oldness back billions of years? Well I would say you have not read our source and that you are now going to hear us talk about it.Discussed article: https://phys.org/news/2023-07-age-universe-billion-years-previously.htmlMusic creditRelaxing Space Music | Cosmos (No Copyright Music)SERENEsource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6NqW_JqFwM

In this thrilling conclusion we will look at Project Serpo after Anonymous stopped making statements. We see some names we’ve seen before and we get a thrilling end to a strange story. Stick around because fringe education is fringe power!

Hey have you guys missed our talks about plastic? Well don't worry there's some more here! this time it's in the tap water?? Oh good, let's hear more about it!Source: https://people.com/cancer-causing-forever-chemicals-found-in-nearly-half-of-u-s-tap-water-7557908music credit: OUTRUN - Ambient Electronic Chillwave MixSynths1983https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWo39dlBt7M

well UFO disclosure is in the news these days, what with the Congressional UFO hearing, and this means it’s a great time to look at previous "government disclosures". In the mid-2000's this took the form of a whistle blower who told the story of Project Serpo. This was a claimed exchange program the US government had with an extra terrestrial species inhabiting a planet known as Serpo. This one will be a two parter and this first half is going to cover the disclosure itself, what was said, and who said it. It's a wild ride so buckle up (with the seatbelt you are obligated to own as a listener).Music credit:Elevator Music I Muzak & Lift Music I No Copyright Background Musicby: MrSnooze I Background

In this episode we discuss a company who claims to have created a meatball made out of woolly mammoths. Would you eat an extinct meatball, maybe a blend of giant sloth and woolly mammoth?The Source article for those interested: https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/28/cultured-meat-firm-resurrects-woolly-mammoth-in-lab-grown-meatball/

Have you ever thought about Dulce, New Mexico and what lies below it's soil? Of course you haven't because you are a sane individual who would rather be doing constant math to maintain that sanity. What if we told you that there is a secret base under the mountains of New Mexico, where aliens and humans are working together on sinister experiments? Sounds like a sci-fi movie, right? But some people believe that this is the reality of Dulce Base, a rumored underground facility that has been the subject of conspiracy theories for decades.In this episode, we explore the origins and evidence of Dulce Base, from the mysterious cattle mutilations and UFO sightings reported by a state trooper in the 1970s, to the shocking claims of a former government engineer who said he witnessed a firefight between aliens and soldiers in 1979.Is Dulce Base a real place or a product of imagination? And if it is real, what secrets are hidden beneath the Archuleta Mesa?Join us as we journey to the fringe and uncover the truth about Dulce Base.

The scientists in the Journey to the Fringe labs have been working hard on this breakthrough in podcast technologies. We give you, the Fringey Mini; a way to give you guys a little taste of the fringey stuff you love to hold you over to the main episode... Okay it might just be the intro topic as its own episode, but let's see how it works. In this Fringey Mini we talk about a Harvard professor who claims to have found alien created debris in a meteor strike in Papua New Guinea. Did he find something or is he just an eccentric tenured professor. You be the judge.Article source: Harvard professor Avi Loeb believes he's found fragments of alien technology - CBS Boston (cbsnews.com)Music Credit:Synthwave No Copyright - Alien Ruins // Cyberpunk Royalty Free Background MusicWhite Bat Audiosource: (147) Synthwave No Copyright - Alien Ruins // Cyberpunk Royalty Free Background Music - YouTube

Hey have you ever sat around eating a salad and jokingly said "I don't trust eating things that couldn't eat me"? well then maybe you have not heard of cryptid man eating plants.In this episode of Journey to the Fringe, we explore the legend of the cryptid man-eating plant, a carnivorous flora that supposedly lurks in the jungles of South America, and Africa. Is there any truth behind the tales of deadly planst that can trap and devour humans and animals alike? What are the origins and variations of this myth? And how does it relate to the real-life phenomenon of carnivorous plants? Join us as we dig into the history, science, and folklore of this fascinating and terrifying topic. Don’t miss this episode of Journey to the Fringe, where we explore the mysteries and wonders of the natural worldIn the intro we discuss some super secret societies failing to meet basic legal standards.

Hey, do you like when we talk about assholes of the UFO community? Well this one is not that but it's adjacent! In this episode, we will dive into the incredible story of Travis Walton, a forestry worker who claims he was abducted by a UFO in 1975, while working in the Apache–Sitgreaves National Forests near Snowflake, Arizona1What happened to Travis during the five days and six hours he was missing, what did he see inside the saucer-shaped craft that knocked him unconscious with a beam of light, who were the bald creatures and the human-like beings that examined him, and how did his experience change his life and the lives of his six co-workers who witnessed his abduction.In the intro we talk about a topic that will put you in a science mood, space! And how we don’t know much about it.

Hey do you remember how we talked about all those UFO sightings in the 1890's? Well what if I told you there are way more recent UFO waves than this one. Well you probably said of course there are, well I'm just going to pretend you were surprised and describe this episode anyways.In this episode, we explore one of the most intriguing and well-documented UFO flaps in history: the Hudson Valley UFO wave. In the 1980's thousands of people in New York and nearby states reported seeing mysterious boomerang-shaped objects with colorful lights, hovering or gliding silently over highways, neighborhoods, and rural areas. Some witnesses even claimed to have close encounters with the craft or its occupants. Who or what was behind these sightings? How did the media and the authorities react? And what can we learn from this fascinating case of mass UFO hysteria? Join us as we dive into the archives, interview eyewitnesses and researchers, and try to unravel the mystery of the Hudson Valley UFO wave.In the intro we discuss not troubling at all technology replacing your neighbourhood psychics.And hey! Come check us out when we record these episodes live on Twitch! the next recording will be July 9 @ 10AM PDT.Music Credits:No CopyRight Meditation Music 528Hz - Royalty Free Healing MusicNature Healing Society80s Crime Thriller Soundtrack Playlist - Vice Beach // Royalty Free Copyright Safe MusicWhite Bat Audio

In this episode of Journey to the Fringe, we explore one of the most intriguing and controversial legends of the American Southwest: the alleged discovery of ancient Egyptian artifacts and giant skeletons throughout the continental United States. Join us as we delve into the legend of the Grand Canyon’s Egyptian artifacts and giant skeletons of North America and try to separate fact from fiction.In the intro we discuss those freedom fighter whales putting up the good fight in the Atlantic.Music credit:Relaxing Music Ocean Waves Calm Piano | Royalty Free Meditation Music For Stress Relief Deep RelaxRealTunesStudioNostalgic Synthwave Playlist - Back In Time // Royalty Free Copyright Safe MusicWhite Bat Audio

Hey do you ever yearn for the days before Netflix and streaming? Not just back to the days of cable television... or even the days of the liars clubs. No my friends today we talk about the séance craze that struck the world in the mid 1800's and the people behind this craze. In this episode, we dive into the story of the Fox sisters, three young women from New York who claimed to communicate with spirits through mysterious rappings. Their seances sparked a mass religious movement known as Spiritualism, which attracted millions of followers in the 19th century. But were they really in touch with the other side, or was it all a clever hoax? We'll examine the evidence, the controversies, and the legacy of these remarkable sisters who changed the course of American history. Tune in and join us on our journey to the fringe!in the intro we discussed how AI DIDN'T hypothetically kill its controller, so don't worry about it.Music credit:Cyberpunk Industrial Darksynth - Robot Parts // Royalty Free No Copyright MusicWhite Bat Audio60 min mix of royalty free Vintage JazzFreesound Music

Have you ever looked at a grainy video of a paranormal phenomenon and thought "my god this obviously a fake how could this fool anyone"? Then oh my god I am so excited to introduce you to the world of Stanley Tiger Romanek. This man has written three books on paranormal subjects and has one documentary I guess also on this subject. This man is to unbelievable to be real but here I am typing out the description of an episode we did on him so I guess he is real... Enjoy I guess.Trigger warning: this episode does include discussion of legal proceedings involving child abuse.In the Intro we discussed a compilation of a few topics we've talked about, pollution, lawns and baseball! Is baseball giving you cancer? well the answer won't surprise you. No, but it may be giving other people cancer.

Have you ever wondered about olde timey UFO sightings? You know just the regular stuff like did the UFOs look the same, what did the people of the time think, how did the sightings go?Well don't worry hypothetical person who has perfectly reasonable thoughts, we got you with the great airship flap of 1897. We are going to cover the two distinct portions of it: the ship sightings throughout California in 1896 and the sightings throughout the rest of the contiguous US. There's inhabitants that we are going to meet, descriptions of the ships and of course inventors with wild stories claiming responsibility. This one is a fun and wild ride so seatbelts are requested but not required.In the intro we discuss toilet paper and its weird pollution impacting the environment.Music credit:FREE NO COPYRIGHT NATURE SOUND MUSICby: Liborio Conti2 Hour Synthwave MIX - L.A. Sunset // Royalty Free Copyright Safe Musicby: White Bat Audio

Sorry guys but I got strep throat so I don't have the energy to describe this episode well. It's the men in black, you get what you get.In the intro we discuss hippos finding new homes.

You ever drive through the suburbs and wonder why we settled on this perfect batch of green sitting in front of everyone's house? Well let me tell you how we got here with this whole lawn thing. There's some fun stuff and also a guy with a ridiculously epic name. Oh and also I should mention it's awful in just like so many ways. Lets have this chat and look at the weird and horrible world of lawns.In the intro we discuss some spoon bending at only THE PARTY OF THE CENTURY!! LETS DUMP SOME OIL ON THIS CROCHETY OLD LANDLORD!!! (King Charles, we're talking about king charles)Music Credit:British Patriotic Song: Rule Britannia!by: Ian Berwicksource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akbzRuZmqVM&tGrass - Silent Partner (No Copyright Music) 1 Hour Loopby: Music Loopssource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omw8-4X6eCc

Did you hear about all those feet washing up on the west coast of Canada? It may sound like the set up to a bad pun, but this is serious... so the puns are restricted to the title (and maybe later on in this description who knows). Over the course of a decade 20 feet washed up on shore, most of them in thoroughly described shoes, others in vaguely described boots. This is an issue somehow unique to this part of the world, so what is causing it? well listen and maybe we can share the answer with you. In the intro we make jokes that make less sense when the episodes are recorded in a different anticipated release order (the opener too!). But its still an article about an economist telling old people to commit suicide so its a good listen.

We had a lot of fun talking about de-extinction last week right? Well what if it turns out some of these extinct boys don't even need to be de-extincted??? that's right they've just been hiding outside of most humans for the last few millennia. Today we are talking about extinct species with sighting well after they were became extinct. And no were not talking about some bugs or things smaller than a human hand were talking creatures with fangs the size of swords (sabers to be precise), and feet large enough that two full grown men can stand inside their footprints. These boys are fuzzy and some of there jaws don't quite open so fast by boy do we love them. Pull you ear chairs and relax while you listen to some big boys gone hidin.In the intro we talk about some recent galaxy discoveries that could rewrite our fundamental understanding of the universe... you know, nerd stuff.Music credits:Voyager - Cinematic Space Ambient music to Meditate or Sleep - Royalty FreeJonny EastonSource:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKinw3NqWFQ1 Hour of Prehistoric Tribal Music No CopyrightIgnite Online Relaxing Musicsource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouc7yEnR7_8

Today we took a listeners question and talk about the push to de-extinct animals. We are going to talk about what that is, the pros and cons and the animals scientists and companies are talking about bringing back to life. If that didn't sound appetizing enough for you, we spend a weird amount of time talking about woolly mammoths and their sought after meat. Oh also there's a joke about Japan during the Mammoth talk but I think its referencing an intro topic that hasn't come out yet... Soooo I guess it will make sense in a bit. In the intro we talk about some sexy, sexy math. calm yourselves for this one.

Happy Earth Day everyone, with this holiday comes Earth based fringe topics. We bring you, Hollow Earth. We start with the history of this theory going back to antiquity times (where the best antiques come from!) then we look at the modern iterations of this strange phenomenon up to and including vacation itineraries. We finish off by looking at offshoots of this topic, like maybe we are the interior of the Earth!!In the intro we learned that the machines are coming for the good jobs, like alien hunting. What will be left for us common folk? :(

Today we take a look through our own solar system and at an often neglected little potato that has like 35 minutes worth of things to talk about. We start this episode off with a few facts about the little guy. We then look at attempts to probe him and the conspiracies that orbit it. Watch for some appearances from our favourite weirdos. In the intro we discuss the relatable Vladmir Putin who may or may not have fallen down some stairs and pooped his pants.

If a lost continent was a barn animal what sound would it make? MuYou are welcome to use that one at your next black tie affair... should any of our other previous tips fail to work (but what are the odds on that right??). Today we talk abut the lost continent of Mu. First proposed in the 1800s by Augustus Le Plongeon, this is a weird one and lets not pretend we wont eventually wind up in some sort of weird genocide justification (it is weird how often we end up here). come join us in this strange little adventure to a place we like to call the fringe.In the intro we discuss the dark side of bigfoot... When your friend is going to tattle on you to him and your friend is then forced to kill you.Music credit:ROYALTY FREE MEDITATION MUSIC IN 432HZ AND 528HZ | AMBIENT NEW AGEby:Anaamaly MusicCRAZY BANJO - NO COPYRIGHT BLUEGRASS, ROYALTY FREE COUNTRY MUSICby: Freesound Music

In the intro Taylor intrigues us with an article about the fermi paradox, you may remember the Fermi Paradox from another Journey to the Fringe Episode... where we also discussed it. The article discusses being a technologically advanced civilization focusing on messages that are more likely to give you a positive response by looking for planets giving out radio communication that see odd or manufactured rather than put out signals blindly.... and that is a much more brief summary of the article than even the episode Have a listen, give it a read.Onto come cryptids!We've got a really incredible line up of Cryptids; the Loveland Frog, The Hopkinsville Goblin and Vegetable Man. We go through each beautiful, in it's own right, cryptid sighting, genitalia, pointers on small talk and banter for your next dinner party or event, and of course our own opinions.Stats:Loveland Frog, EST 1955, OhioSightings: 3Identifying features: sparking bar device frog face, , 4 ft long, 50 - 75 lbs, lopsided mouth, smells of almonds and alfalfaHopskinsville Goblin, EST 1955, KentuckySightings: 1 (Super rare)Identifying features: Silvery in colour, 3 ft Tall estimated weight withheld, wearing something metalic (could be a suit, could be a loin cloth, could be eye patch), pointed ears, thin limbsVegetable Man, EST 1968, West VirginiaSightings: 1 (Super rare)Identifying features: Body resembles stock of a plant, yellow, slanted eyes, skinny arms, long ears, sickly looking, height and weight also withheld... weirdDon't forget to follow and listen to any other episodes in our catalogue that may pique your interest. If you want to hear us talk about a specific topic be sure to send us an email a [email protected] and you can catch us live on Twitch this Monday at 8:30 PM PST, also please give our twitch a follow as we are pushing for affiliate status (https://www.twitch.tv/journeytothefringe).Musical & Informational Shout outs for references in this episode;Opener article: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-4357/ac9e00

Oh, Hello, fancy running into you here, might as well stay a while and listen to this episode.In the intro we're following up on our avian flu intros that have, to our surprise, been unfolding over the last couple of episodes and this time we're discuss egg prices... because apparently we are old people.Second up, Ursula Southeil AKA Mother Shipton, NOT of the little mermaid. We delve into the life and times of Mother Shipton including how she was conceived, yes it's relevant, how she came to be known as Mother Shipton as well as the mystery and controversy around her predictions. Yes predictions! What did she predict? Things... Listen to find out about those things and other things too!Don't forget to follow and listen to any other episodes in our catalogue that may pique your interest. If you want to hear us talk about a specific topic be sure to send us an email a [email protected] and you can catch us live on Twitch this Monday at 8:30 PM PST, also please give our twitch a follow as we are pushing for affiliate status (https://www.twitch.tv/journeytothefringe).Musical Shout outs for references in this episode;Chicken Dance Song (Techno-Song l Tempo Music NonBy: Tempo Music Non CopyrightedSource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMHPSHTBS3whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbAzScUwec

In this final episode on post war Japan we are going to cover a whole bunch of topics. The scientists the US decided not to charge with war crimes, the Unification Church cult which mass marries people to strangers and requires its female members to have sex with the cult leader to purify their wombs, and a porn star turned attempted assassin. There is a lot in this episode so I hope you enjoy! In the intro we give an update on the avian flu that we did last week. Turns out it is for more than just avians!Music Credits:Chicken Dance Song (Techno-Song l Tempo Music NonBy: Tempo Music Non CopyrightedSource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMHPSHTBS3wJapanese Background Music (No Copyright / Royalty Free)By: Creative Commons MusicSource:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVTEFyPeJuc

This is a follow up to our previous episode, and guess what??? No need to rerecord! you get the unfiltered (but heavily edited) story. We take a look the US and its involvement in shaping post war Japan, the part we didn't cover in the previous episode. Oh boy was there some shit going down behind the scenes on the previous episode and we are going to take you behind that curtain. We're talking escorts, drugs, theft, torture, and love?? (if you count love of country). In the intro we discuss the bird flu issue the world is currently going through. It turns out birds ARE real and they are falling ill all over the world. What kind of soup do you feed chickens while they are recovering from the flu? None, you cull them... Ha, sadness :(.Music Credits:Chicken Dance Song (Techno-Song l Tempo Music Non By: Tempo Music Non CopyrightedSource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMHPSHTBS3wJapanese Background Music (No Copyright / Royalty Free)By: Creative Commons MusicSource:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVTEFyPeJuc

So I want to talk about some shady dealings that went down in Japan, and to do that I'm pretty sure many of us need a history lesson. So here it is! Japan like you've never thought of it, let's call this the pre-anime post-ninja period because lets face it we need historical markers.We start this episode looking at the little colonial power that could and some of its impact on Asia that is usually forgotten about. from there we look at all things post war. Starting with the SCAP tribunal that governs the land, it's promise of openness, and then opennesses quick reversal as it seemed slightly inconvenient. Then of course we move to SCAP leaving and ensuring a horrible deal for Japan to have to just put up with the US for a while. At one point a car gets vandalized and the bro inside gets very upset, cops are called... its a lot of fun. Come for the listen and stay because there are two more episodes in this mini-asian excursion!In the intro we discuss shrinkflation! That little known buddy of inflation that pops his head up where you least expect it.

We unfortunately had troubles with our next episode in the Japan series so we have to re-record and that will be out next week. For now though let’s focus on our learned friend Andrew Basiago. Now Andy is an interesting guy, he received multiple degrees and practiced law in the state of Washington for many years never receiving a complaint leading to penalty. Although that isn’t out of the ordinary most lawyers aren’t on record stating they travelled through time for their country and also travelled to Mars alongside a young Barack Obama. Oh by the way he was also told by the powers that be that he will be president in the future. Now this episode is going to be a wild ride and as always we don’t supply seatbelts, so like… hold on or something.In the intro we discuss human dna that is well above our pay grade (most things kinda are since we do this for free). Are humans all that different from bananas? Apparently more than I remember but you should still listen.

*TRIGGER WARNING*This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and cannibalism, listener discretion advised, even more than usualJust like the episode, i'm going to start on a nice, happy note! Taylor has that part (the happy part) this week and he tells a tale of cave paintings holding way more information than we ever thought possible! Cavemen, amiright?Onto the good, the bad, the Japan. We do not have a feel good episode this week for you, this week we're talking about how horrible Japan can be? Has been? Either one works, choose whichever you wish.Japan is not all Ningen, ninjas, suicide forests, Haikus and Godzilla it has a surprisingly (to some) really horrible past. There's alot and in this episode Chelsie had to narrow it down to comfort women and Japanese Cannibalism in this episode.First up is comfort woman, Chelsie goes through the when, what, where and how (why not included) to give you an idea of a what the sex slaves of the Imperial Japanese Army endured (AKA Comfort Women). We look at the Nanjing Massacre for set up and then move on to Indonesia and share story shared by Jan Ruff of her experience. Shockingly Japan would largely deny any of it ever happened.Onto Cannibalism, at the hands of Japan of course. We talk about some specific examples like the Kokkoda track, WWII and the Suzuki unit as well as the American Pilots.We know what you're thinking; "maybe they had no other choice and it was a matter of survival" well, we've got news for you! And it is that it was definitely not that. Brief appearance by George H. W. Bush.... we talk about him, he doesn't actually want to be on our podcast. That is an assumption as we never actually asked him.Annnnnnnnyway, Big Gulps huh,? Welp, see ya later!Don't forget to follow and listen to any other episodes in our catalogue that may pique your interest. If you want to hear us talk about a specific topic be sure to send us an email a [email protected] and you can catch us live on Twitch this Monday at 8:30 PM PST, also please give our twitch a follow as we are pushing for affiliate status (https://www.twitch.tv/journeytothefringe).Shout outs for references in this episode;"Horror in the East" by Laurence Rees"The Knights of Bushido", Lord Russel

In this continuation of our look at Richard C. Hoagland we really start to look at some of the crazier things he has done throughout his career. We will cover that time he wrote a book while in jail (also why he was in jail); how he bullied his way into claiming he came up with the plate humanity sent out on the Pioneer Space Probes; his claim that Nasa is both occult and ran by Nazis; his theory of torsion fields which could be used for free energy; that time he plagiarized a 9/11 truthers information for a whole lecture; his claim to have discovered the Abydos Hieroglyph; and that time he got banned from Coast to Coast AM. We also look at what he's been up to recently including his wrestling with technology and claim Star Wars was real! and happened in our solar system! Seriously... enjoy!In the intro we talk about cop city, it is not the fabled utopia for the police, at least if the protestors have anything to say about it. We will catch you up on this crazy story.For those looking to contribute to the Cop City protestors: https://atlsolidarity.org/For those that want to check out that physics forum: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/cronkite-on-hoagland.73131/Music credits:Detective Background Music | Crime Scene, Spy, Investigation | Royalty FreeBy: FesliyanStudios Background MusicSource:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0bRw1faiws&t=420s2 Hour Synthwave MIX - L.A. Sunset // Royalty Free Copyright Safe MusicBy: White Bat AudioSource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6hY7dB54bc

We continue our tour through the notable personalities within fringe communities and this time we are setting our sights on someone who has been part of this scene for close to 60 years, Richard C. Hoagland. In this episode we look at his biography from his start as a young space and science museum curator to his heights of science advisor and speaker which he still dabbles in today. From there we are going to look at the claims he has made and people who have critiqued him throughout his career. This is going to be a whirlwind of a series (there are 2 parts so stay tuned).In the intro we discuss the lovable screw formerly known as Prince Andrew and currently known as British Andy. What kind of shenanigans has he gotten into this time?Don't forget to follow and listen to any other episodes in our catalogue that may pique your interest. If you want to hear us talk about a specific topic be sure to send us an email a [email protected] and you can catch us live on Twitch this Monday at 8:30 PM PST, also please give our twitch a follow as we are pushing for affiliate status (https://www.twitch.tv/journeytothefringe).Music Credits: